Broadcast Retirement Network

A weekly recap of financial and retirement news that matters.

Broadcast Retirement Network is a news podcast hosted by Jeffrey Snyder, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Jeffrey Snyder hosts Broadcast Retirement Network, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #2607

  The New Federal Student Loan Numbers Are In (And They're Ugly)

  Sep 30, 202614 min

  On this episode, we're joined by Betsy Mayotte, Founder and President of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA), to break down the latest federal student loan data and what it means for millions of borrowers. With defaults climbing to more than 9 million and nearly one in four recent graduates already falling behind, Betsy explains why student debt is no longer just a young person's concern, how borrowers of every age can avoid the steep costs of default, and what steps to take right now to protect yourself, from forbearance and income-driven repayment to loan rehabilitation.

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  Episode #2606

  Movement Span: The Third Key to Longevity

  Sep 29, 202616 min

  Dr. Li Li of Georgia Southern University explains “movement span,” the often-overlooked third dimension of longevity alongside lifespan and healthspan. He discusses how strength, balance, mobility and regular activity can help reduce fall risk, preserve independence and improve quality of life as we age. Learn why movement should be treated as a lifelong priority rather than something addressed only after physical limitations appear.

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  Episode #2605

  America Is Running Out of Nursing Home Beds — And It'll Affect All of Us.

  Sep 28, 202612 min

  America is heading toward a nursing home crisis: as the 80+ population surges, the number of nursing homes keeps shrinking—driven by staffing shortages, low wages, high turnover, immigration pressures, and looming Medicaid cuts. In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Mark Aaron Unruh, Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine and a leading expert on the economics and policy of long-term care, whose research has informed the Senate Finance Committee, the Senate Special Committee on Aging, and the White House.

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  Episode #2604

  Thrifting Just Entered the Inflation Equation

  Sep 27, 20269 min

  Sarah Van Giezen of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how inflation is measured. She explains why secondhand apparel and thrifting were added to the Consumer Price Index in early 2025, how data collectors gather prices from stores across the country, and the rigorous multi-step review process that ensures accuracy before each monthly CPI release.

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  Episode #2603

  Creatine Isn't Just for Athletes — The Surprising Brain & Aging Benefits

  Sep 26, 202613 min

  In this episode, we sit down with Professor Richard Kreider, Texas A&M professor who has spent over 35 years researching creatine to separate fact from fiction on one of the most studied supplements in the world. Backed by more than 800 studies, creatine isn't just for athletes—it may play a powerful role in brain health, cognitive function, and healthy aging.

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